Trick or Treat

A tried on several costumes before going off to preschool. At first he was "a robber," (which included a fez). I was in the shower and mistook him for a Shriner. Then it sounded like he was dressing up as a pirate. But in the end he wanted to go as... Barack Obama. If you look closely, you can see his campaign fliers (they say "Vote For Me.")

Kissing

Scene: Preschool. A has just kissed G (another boy), prompting a classroom-wide discussion of how it's okay to kiss your family, but that friends at school should only be hugged so we don't spread germs.

A (to G's Mom, who coincidentally has been reading to the kids): "But what if we kiss people accidentally?"

Scene (later that day in the playground):

G's Mom (to me): (Laughs) "Boy, I can see him in a few years in the bar: 'Sorry darling, that was an accidental kiss.'"

I had to use my stern voice.

Note to self: A furlough day = bad kids in the playground.

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Corn Maze 2009!

We went to the Corn Maze today with our friends. We wore our special Rats T-shirts (designed by M) for the occasion.
















We only got lost twice.
















And afterward A got to ride at the very end of the Cow Train (barrels on wheels pulled by an ATV).

Mall Video

M and A went to the local mall a few days ago.

Lava Lamp!

Scene: The kitchen. M and A are beginning to make pumpkin bars. M is standing next to A, who is standing on a chair, at the kitchen counter. J has brought in a green Lava Lamp ("mantle placement discussion" between M and A deleted), and placed it on the kitchen-nook table. Plugs the lamp in. Green light shines on sold waxy gunk inside.

A (eyes light up with shiny enchantment) : "Kuw-el!" (Eyes locked on sixties retro decor, begins to dismount chair).

J (laughing): "So, A, what do you think the rule about this lamp is."

A (approaching the Lava Lamp as if in a dream): "I can't touch it."

M: "A, did you say 'kuw-el'?"